The element that I was given was Indium. On the Periodic Table Indium is located as element number 49. Indium was introduced to the world by German chemists Ferdinand Reich and Hieronymus Theodor Richter in 1863. This element is usually found along with Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Lead ores. As I did my research I found that Indium is used in abundance for medical uses when in a supplement form. A few of those uses are healing scratches, cuts, and burns within a week of usage. Also helping irregular menstrual cycles become more consistent, and it helps sharpen the memory of older users, while also enhancing the metal concentration within four months of usage. Those facts led me to figure a nurse would be a new way to illustrate Indium's importance.
Working on the plates was a fun and different experience. A person really had to concentrate as to not make mistakes or cause harm to one's self. For the process of creating the plate I had to draw my design at least twice to show to myself that I was ready to trace onto the linoleum. Once the trace was positioned the harder part came. While cutting and carving into the linoleum I needed to concentrate and use precision as to not destroy my art work. At a few point I was a little harsh with the plate and cut in to far, accidentally creating holes. That in the end taught me how much pressure was needed. This process took a total of three class periods. After the plate was finished I received the chance to make the actual prints, this seemed the easiest of the project, and I was able to put enough concentration to get out three sufficient prints. My favorite part of the assignment was drawing the print on paper, and being allowed to escape to my own little artistic bubble, I achieved this by listening to inspirational music. If I was to do this over again I would make an effort not to create and holes due to access force.
Taina Rosario presents:
Indium
The element that I was given was Indium. On the Periodic Table Indium is located as element number 49. Indium was introduced to the world by German chemists Ferdinand Reich and Hieronymus Theodor Richter in 1863. This element is usually found along with Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Lead ores. As I did my research I found that Indium is used in abundance for medical uses when in a supplement form. A few of those uses are healing scratches, cuts, and burns within a week of usage. Also helping irregular menstrual cycles become more consistent, and it helps sharpen the memory of older users, while also enhancing the metal concentration within four months of usage. Those facts led me to figure a nurse would be a new way to illustrate Indium's importance.
Working on the plates was a fun and different experience. A person really had to concentrate as to not make mistakes or cause harm to one's self. For the process of creating the plate I had to draw my design at least twice to show to myself that I was ready to trace onto the linoleum. Once the trace was positioned the harder part came. While cutting and carving into the linoleum I needed to concentrate and use precision as to not destroy my art work. At a few point I was a little harsh with the plate and cut in to far, accidentally creating holes. That in the end taught me how much pressure was needed. This process took a total of three class periods. After the plate was finished I received the chance to make the actual prints, this seemed the easiest of the project, and I was able to put enough concentration to get out three sufficient prints. My favorite part of the assignment was drawing the print on paper, and being allowed to escape to my own little artistic bubble, I achieved this by listening to inspirational music. If I was to do this over again I would make an effort not to create and holes due to access force.